Should I take a seasonal job?
What does ‘seasonal employment’ mean? Seasonal employment is a temporary job wherein the employer has decided that the demand for their services will be higher during that time therefore they will need to hire more people. These types of jobs can last several weeks or a few months. Anyone can apply to seasonal jobs- especially if the job seeker enjoys working for a limited amount of time. If you decide to apply for a seasonal job, you will need to tweak your resume to suit the job- look out for future blogs on this topic! Types of Seasonal Jobs- There are many types of seasonal jobs- and the hint is in the name ‘seasonal’- jobs could be posted for spring, summer, fall or winter! For example, a Ski Hill is more likely to post jobs for the winter as their demand is higher. This goes hand in hand with Christmas tree employers or even being Santa in the mall! Summer amusement parks, resorts/hotels and tree planters are usually hiring for the spring and summer. You must ensure that you are searching for job postings EARLY for seasonal positions. For instance, postings for jobs beginning in the summer could begin as early as January and become more plentiful in March and April. Postings for winter jobs usually begin in August and September so employers are ready for the Christmas rush. Benefits of Seasonal Jobs:
Drawbacks to Seasonal Jobs:
How do I find a seasonal job in HRM? Halifax Regional Municipality has a lot of great seasonal jobs! If you are attached to an employment agency and have a case manager, you can let them know you are looking for seasonal employment. You should also be job searching yourself! If you use the website Indeed.com and write ‘Seasonal’ in the What box and ‘Halifax’ in the Where box, lots of opportunities will be listed. Currently, there are many summer positions listed so get searching! Top Tips: Summer jobs can be posted as early as January A great way to get work experience and references Tweak your resume to suit the seasonal job Could lead to a more permanent position Gain new experiences Use Indeed.com to search for Seasonal jobs
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